What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Camp Counselor - Tony Shotwell Life Center - Summer 2025 position at City of Grand Prairie?
JOB
Camp Counselor for the Tony Shotwell Life Center - Summer 2025Join our team as a Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor and make a lasting impact! You'll lead and inspire kids through fun indoor and outdoor activities, including arts, crafts, games, and sports. Use your creativity and leadership skills to organize engaging programs, coordinate resources, and develop exciting plans that create unforgettable experiences. If you’re energetic, love working with children, and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment.Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills.Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.Working knowledge of company safety protocols and ability to administer minor medical care.Leadership, alertness, and patience.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes.Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.Ability to withstand working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment, i.e. ice chest, supply boxes, inventory.Commit to the seasonal schedule.Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp.Provides high-quality programming and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants ages 6-15.Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.Ensures cleanliness of the site, sweeping, mopping, throwing away trash, cleaning up after activities.Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance.Mediates any campers’ disputes.Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, always including the whereabouts of your campers.Providing positive and enthusiastic customer service to all Members and guests.Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and be confident in the water.Ability to use sound judgement in handling disciple issue with campers, and to make quick decisions to ensure safety of all.Accompany groups on field trips.
Camp Counselor for the Tony Shotwell Life Center - Summer 2025Join our team as a Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor and make a lasting impact! You'll lead and inspire kids through fun indoor and outdoor activities, including arts, crafts, games, and sports. Use your creativity and leadership skills to organize engaging programs, coordinate resources, and develop exciting plans that create unforgettable experiences. If you’re energetic, love working with children, and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment.Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills.Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.Working knowledge of company safety protocols and ability to administer minor medical care.Leadership, alertness, and patience.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes.Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.Ability to withstand working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment, i.e. ice chest, supply boxes, inventory.Commit to the seasonal schedule.Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp.Provides high-quality programming and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants ages 6-15.Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.Ensures cleanliness of the site, sweeping, mopping, throwing away trash, cleaning up after activities.Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance.Mediates any campers’ disputes.Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, always including the whereabouts of your campers.Providing positive and enthusiastic customer service to all Members and guests.Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and be confident in the water.Ability to use sound judgement in handling disciple issue with campers, and to make quick decisions to ensure safety of all.Accompany groups on field trips.
